The MD 176T Towable Broadcast Spreader is very durable, with its large corrosion proof & weatherproof, polypropylene hopper, capable of holding & spreading up to 80kg, (175lb) of material such as fertiliser, seeds & similar. Broadcast spreaders drop onto a plate which spins & spreads the material out in a wider pattern & this multi-featured spreader features a rust-proof spreading plate, so whatever material you are using it will not be damaged. It has a variable spread width, from 3 up to 3.6 metres, & is designed for designed for larger areas & premises like schools, large allotments, visitor attractions & colleges, with a coverage of around 3720M2 (40, 000 f 2). Constructed for hard work & a long working life, the MD 176T Towed Broadcast Spreader has a durable & rugged steel frame, powder-coated for extra protection, & heavy-duty aluminium gears. It is also fitted with rugged, 14-inch diameter pneumatic tyres, deeply patterned for enhanced traction on awkward or slippery terrain. There is a lever controlled flow rate to vary the spread volume. This spreader is, of course, towable, & has a steel bar with a hitch pin connection, compatible with any garden lawn tractors & ride on mowers that are fitted with a pin-&-hole style tow bar. The MD 176T is just as comfortable spreading salt & grit to clear snow & ice from yards & driveways in the winter, as spreading fertiliser land in the summer months – making it an all year round, spreading workhorse.